Mehran Tishegaran, head of the Para Athletics Federation, announced in a statement the dispatch of 45 Iranian athletes to the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, saying: "The national team athletes are in excellent condition after five months of training and three training camps." This news comes as Iran has achieved numerous medals in this sport in recent years.
Readiness of National Athletes and Challenges Ahead
Tishegaran, referring to the changes in classes and the merging of some events in this edition of the games, added: "We hope that the Iranian Para Athletics team can, in Nagoya, replicate the honor of the Hangzhou games and bring home as many medals as possible for our country." These changes have posed challenges for athletes, but the federation is making efforts to mitigate these challenges through careful planning.
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Background of Iran's Para Athletics Success
In recent years, Iran's Para Athletics has become one of the most successful sports federations in the country by winning multiple medals in world competitions and the Paralympics. These successes reflect the efforts and dedication of athletes and the technical staff, who have achieved remarkable results despite existing limitations and challenges. Tishegaran also stated: "We hope that with the support of the Ministry of Sports and the National Paralympic Committee, we can capitalize on these successes in the Nagoya games."
This news comes as Iranian athletes are moving towards these competitions with motivation and energy, striving to elevate the country's name on the international stage. The Para Athletics Federation, as the responsible body, will exert all its efforts to enhance the athletes' readiness. According to Tishegaran, these camps and training sessions will specifically focus on improving athletes' performance in the competition arena.
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